Tour Booking Reference
All your bookings in India would be done under your name by Unlimited India. Each time you check-into a hotel you may give this reference at the Reception Desk or just show your vouchers (which will be given to you upon arrival in India ).

Meet and Greet
• When you arrive at the International Airport , please look for our representative holding a placard displaying your name. You will find our representative with the placard after the ‘Immigration’ and ‘Customs’ counters towards the exit of the International Arrival Terminal.

• At all domestic airports and Rail stations in India , you will be received by our representative just outside the Exit gate of the airport – holding a placard displaying your name.

Visa Formalities
We hope you would have acquired your visa to India . Just to let you know, for visiting India all foreigners are required to acquire their visa in their home country. No visa is given upon arrival in India . Multiple entry visa is required in case you are visiting the country twice during the same tour.

Currency
India ’s currency is 'Rupee', abbreviated as ‘Rs’. One Rupee is equal to 100 paise. Coins are in various small denominations of 50 Paise & 1, 2, & 5, Rupees. Notes (Bills) are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 & 1000 Rupees.

Foreign Exchange
You can exchange money at international airports through banks and approved money changers, where 24-hours exchange facilities are available. Or, you may change your money at the city hotels where you are staying.

You can also change money at nationalized banks and other banks in the country. You will find international banks such as Standard Chartered, Citibank, Bank of America, Hong Kong Bank and others in the major metro cities. Most of these have 24-hours ATMs. American Express and Thomas Cook offices may be found in major metros and tourist cities.

Bank timings are usually from 1000 hrs to 1600 hrs on weekdays and 1000hrs to 1200 hrs on Saturdays. Please remember that not all banks will exchange foreign currency or travelers cheques particularly in small towns.

Exchange money only through authorised banks or Money Changers. Insist on a receipt/encashment certificate when changing money. Retain all receipts to facilitate re-conversion of unspent money on departure from India .

Travelers Cheques/Credit Cards
Travelers’ Cheques should be of well-known brands like Thomas Cook, American Express and Visa. Major credit cards like American Express, Master Cards, Diners Club, Visa, etc are generally accepted by large establishments, including hotels, shops and airlines.

Payments
All foreign nationals must pay their hotel bills in foreign currency (cash, Traveler’s Cheques or even by Credit Cards). This can be paid in Rupees if the visitor has a receipt to show as a proof of currency exchange.

Tipping
It is usual to tip the waiters, porters, guides and drivers. Tips are not included in the bills: whether of hotels, transport companies or any other suppliers. At hotels and restaurants, tip of about 10% of the bill is acceptable.

Electricity
In India voltage is 220 volts AC, 50 cycles, though some areas also have DC supplies. Visitors are advised to check the voltage before using electrical appliances. Socket sizes vary, so it is as well to take a set of plug adapters, available from most electrical stores.

Prohibited articles
The import of prohibited articles such as dangerous drugs, live plants, gold/silver bullion and coins, not in current use, is either totally prohibited or restricted. The law provides heavy penalties for the infringement of this restriction, and in some cases punishment can extend to the death sentence. Also, by law, visitors are banned from taking antiques and wildlife products out of the country – any infringement is punishable by fines and imprisonment.

Caution
The Indian Wildlife (Protection) Act bans all forms of wildlife trade. Violations of the provisions of the Act are punishable with heavy fines and imprisonment up to 7 years. Foreigners are, therefore, advised not to buy any wildlife or wildlife products or derivatives especially ivory articles, fur and skin articles derived from wild animals such as Shahtoosh.

Photography
Visitors to India find varied subjects for photography including people, monuments, wildlife, festivities, and landscapes. Note, however, these formalities, in respect of photography:
• Special permission of the Archeological Survey of India, New Delhi , is required for use of tripod and artificial light on monuments.
• Special permission of Government of India is required for any photography for the purpose of publicity and commercial use.
• Photography is prohibited in tribal areas.
• Taking photographs of airports, railway stations, bridges, military installations, and from the air is prohibited.

Visiting places of worship
Removing one’s shoes before entering temples, mosques or Gurudwaras ( Sikh Temple ) is essential. Avoid taking leather goods of any kinds (bag, belt etc) and cigarettes into places of worship, as these are often not permitted. Do not wear shorts or sleeveless tops in places of worship.

Insurance
It is always advisable to obtain travel insurance from the companies of repute to cover the worst possible scenario. Do keep a copy of your policy separately as a safeguard.